New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- Budget airline IndiGo recorded the largest cockpit crew hiring by an Indian airline, reported The Times of India. It is estimated that the airline recruited about 600 pilots in the first phase of FY26. Reportedly, it is likely to add more pilots, at least 400 more pilots by the end of March 2027.

While IndiGo is yet to confirm these developments, its mass hiring drive comes after the airline faced a massive scheduling crisis last year.

IndiGo had 5,700 pilots as of March 31, 2026. The number of pilots reportedly climbed to 6,300 by September 2026.

IndiGo's CEO Willie Walsh, who took charge in August, reportedly confirmed during a media interaction that the company will ensure "more than enough pilots to meet the sc...